Science

☆ Tibetan Mastiffs (TM’s): Big Dogs; Big Status; Big Prices

News Analysis: Tibetan Mastiffs ‘TM’s’: Big Dogs; Big Status; Big Prices for Wealthy Chinese Buyers who appreciate this Ancient Breed. ‘TM’s’ ,which are not really “Mastiffs”, have two coats of hair. There is a “Lion Head” Mastiff with very long hair and a “Tiger Head” Mastiff with shorter hair. The size of approximately 33 inches for the Male, along with the hair make the Mastiff very Impressive to observers.

The Tibetan Mastiff is of high intellect and very decisive. Its strong-willed nature makes for owners of this Breed to like-wise be uncompromising in training. Since this Breed is historically used as a Guardian, it should be thought of as such and precautions taken.

As the Breed is large, unfortunately, the life-span is relatively short. Anticipated Purchasers of the Breed should consider this element: “Losing” One’s ‘Heavy Investment’ (in a short-lived Pet) is Unfortunate; “Losing” a ‘Loyal Four-Legged Friend’ is Pathetic.   

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/phbpa22

☆ Lloyd’s of London (LOL) Regulations Seek To Enhance Polar Shipping

News Analysis: World Renowned Insurer Lloyd’s of London (LOL) will be submitting Regulations for Polar Shipping which may supplement any shortcomings in those of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). As an Insurer, the view it takes may be of slightly different perspective than the ‘IMO’. While both are dealing with the Omnipresent Vagaries in the Arctic Environment, the Continuing Dynamics of this Area may present Risks which may be of Inordinate Consequence to all involved: Shipping Company; Freight Owner; Insurance Company; Re-Insurance Company; Government(s); and, the Planet Earth. If a “Negative Event” occurs, the ‘IMO’ does not ‘take the Financial Hit’, the Insurance Company(s) does.

Once Regulations have been decided upon, Shipping Companies will know what Personnel Training, Vessel Improvements or New-Buildings of Vessels will be necessary to traverse the Polar Route safely.

As an example, an improvement to a Vessel or enhancement of a New-Building would be the installation of “Mega-Temp™” Insulation throughout the Interior of the Hull thus keeping it Warmer, Quieter, and certainly Drier. In a New-Building, where temperature sensitivity of Chemicals was important, compartments insulated with “Mega-Temp™” would NOT be affected by the Cold of the Polar Route. Containerized Vessels traversing the Polar Route should have both their Hulls and Containers treated with “Mega-Temp™” Insulation so Electronics being shipped therein are not damaged by the Severe Cold of the Arctic.

Insurance Actuaries will be able to establish rates for coverage once Regulations are decided upon by the “IMO’ and ‘LOL’ pertaining to the Polar Route; much like the Chinese did in 3000 B.C. for traversing treacherous Rivers.

Reality.

Reference: http://arcticjournal.com/business/lloyds-guidelines-complement-polar-code

☆ China Opens Civilian Aircraft Market; New Zealand Steps In

News Analysis: China Opens Civilian Aircraft Market; New Zealand Steps In with a Joint Venture for production of Single Engine Turbo Prop Aircraft. This size of aircraft, with its proven Operational Reliability for less refined geographic terrains, is essential for the growth of Chinese Public Aviation; a Good Aircraft Type Choice.

Production is expected to rise from 12 to 200 Aircraft Per Year. With available funding sources, Individuals will surely learn to fly and do so in these Worthy Aircraft.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/trade/news/article.cfm?c_id=96&objectid=11221989

Honey Of Hungary Provides Sweet Delight

News Analysis: Honey Of Hungary Provides Sweet Delight for customers throughout Europe. As one of the Leading Producers of this Apiary Solution, Hungary’s revenues are substantial.

Presently, the Native North American Black Locust Tree (Robinia pseudoacacia), is favored in Hungary for aiding in Honey Production.

Since 25,000 to 30,000 Tons of Honey is produced yearly in Hungary, the Black Locust Tree is essential for continued levels of Honey Production.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bbj.hu/politics/min-wants-black-locust-off-ec-invasive-species-list_77126

☆ Omnipotent U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Listens, Stores, And Re-Listens To The World’s Conversations

News Analysis: The Omnipotent U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Listens, Stores, And Re-Listens To The World’s Conversations. The ‘NSA’s” Capabilities, Funding, and Legal Structure have made it of Greater Power than its Creators in Washington, D.C. could have ever imagined; a Dr. Frankenstein Reality.

Which Senator, Congressman, or Supreme Court Jurist can say with certainty that the ‘NSA’ does not record their conversations? It can plan Counter-Moves to any Regulations of which it does not approve which these aforementioned Minions may be contemplating (for it listens to their conversations, many people think).

Presently, the ‘NSA’ long ago figured out that since it controls the “Roulette Table”; the ball will fall into the slot is chooses Every Time. The Minions can bet against the ‘NSA’ but the ‘NSA’ will win every time; the “Fix Has Been In” many years.

Arrogance and Ignorance by the many Political ‘Joe Isuzus’ ,which have inhabited Washington, D.C. for decades, have ‘Sold the Entire World Down The River’. They underestimated the Guile and Intellect of those working at the ‘NSA’; a Huge Mistake.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/oabggpm

☆ Crocodiles ‘Enjoy’ Australia’s Beautiful Beaches

News Analysis: Crocodiles ‘Enjoy’ Australia’s Beautiful Beaches (almost as much as the Public), some Experts maintain. The surprise of Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) swimming in the Ocean dismays ‘Beach Goers’ but should NOT be thought of as ‘Unique’. The distances these Crocodiles can swim is thought by many experts to be remarkable. Since it is the biggest reptile is existence and the most ferocious of all Crocodile Species, it will attack any animal or person nearby. ‘Crocodylus porosus’ will eat Birds, Crustaceans, Fish, Mammals, Mollusks, and Reptiles; (also Humans). 

Its location is in Northern Australia as well as Southern Asia.

When swimming in the warm, clear waters of this area, “The Public Must Stay Alert; The Lives They Save, May Be Their Own”, ‘Locals’ say.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/mhczwnw

Alleged Detected Gravitational Waves Propelling Expansion of Earliest Universe Is Announced

News Analysis: Expansion of the Earliest Universe by Gravitational Waves has reportedly been detected by Cosmologists. “B-Mode Polarization” is the reported ‘Signal’ that was attained in the Scientists Research. If verified, it will righteously help explain the unexpected irregular location patterns throughout the Universe of Galaxies as well as aid in answering other questions.

Since ‘Nature Does Not Reveal Her Secrets Readily’ much research has to further occur to verify the results of the announcement. Also, to properly consider all Ramifications of extending therefrom, will lead Cosmologists into exciting, yet problematic, directions.

Such is the Nature of Cosmology: Observing, Cogitating, Formulating, Proposing, and Concluding.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26605974

An Enduring Symbol Of Good Taste And Quality For All Continents

News Analysis: An Enduring Symbol Of Good Taste And Quality For All Continents Has Been, Is, and Should Remain: the Rolls Royce Automobile. The Current Owner of the Marque has been very adept at keeping both the Quality as well as the Imagery of this Automobile at or above its Historical Level of Superiority. Beyond the “Eye Candy” appearance of its Interior, its Worthy Construction allows passengers to safely enjoy a ride not available in any other Car.

Rolls Royce sells for different price differentials in various countries which makes these Automobiles less expensive  where government Value Added Taxes, etc. are less bothersome. A person who has varied residences around the Globe will be wise in purchasing this Automobile where taxes are most favorable.

Since the Rolls Royce has no legitimate peers, Buyers can enjoy both their rides as well as their Self-Satisfaction that they have chosen their Automobile wisely.

The physically large presence of the Rolls Royce Phantom, in particular,  lets others readily notice a “World Symbol of Quality”.

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Photogenic “Masked Invaders” Are Expanding Globally: Raccoons

News Analysis: Photogenic “Masked Invaders” Are Expanding Globally: Raccoons (from North America) are spreading throughout Norway, Central Europe, the Caucasus, and Japan. They are readily adaptable to different environments. Raccoons eat whatever is of nutritional value in the Ecosystems to which they are exposed.

As attractive as they are, some may carry Rabies, so should be avoided by humans and their Pets.

At least the current ‘Invasion’ is not taking place by the Raccoons’ “Super-Tough”, Bigger, Taxonomically ‘Distant’, Cousin, the Wolverine; a creature of Outstanding Formidable Reputation.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.tnp.no/norway/panorama/4384-fear-of-raccoon-invasion-in-norway

☆ East Pacific Ocean’s Cascadia Fault May Create A Mega-Earthquake

News Analysis: East Pacific Ocean’s Cascadia Fault May Create A Mega-Earthquake with Tsunamis reaching across the Ocean to Japan (as was the case in 1700). The stronger North America Plate is colliding with the Juan De Fuca and Gorda  Tectonic Plates. Scientists predict the North America Plate which is being pushed down by the other two Plates will “Snap Back” and create an Earthquake of approximately 9.0 Magnitude. A Seismic Event of 9.0 Scale would be devastating to the entire West Coast of North America many Geologists think. Major Corporations up and down the West Coast may be heavily impacted.

In the past, an Earthquake occurred along the North West Coast of America  and immediately thereafter a Major Air Frame moved its Headquarters elsewhere (while denying their fears about the Event). Manufacturers should be heavily impacted by such an Event so “Short Selling” in Stock Markets may be beneficial for those Investors who move decisively. 

In Seriatim Fashion, some Scientists say that “Cascadia” could further trigger the Infamous San Andreas Fault which extends from the Pacific Ocean off of San Francisco, under it, proceeds to Central California and veers in a South-Easterly Direction towards Mexico. It is well known now that the Southern Half of the San Andreas Fault System is long overdue for a Rupture.

To those who have invested their monies in Corporations located in ‘Silicon Valley’, California, as we have stated before: “The Certainty of a Major Earthquake UNDERNEATH IT is 100%; The Timing Of Its Occurrence is of a Lesser Percentage (not much Consolation for Wise Investors).

Reality.

Reference: http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-triple-junction-quakes-20140312,0,3091845,full.story